In the process of securing a business and achieving a full certification with ISO 27001, there are many different tasks that need to be accomplished, and many different people who need to be working towards achieving those tasks. In fact, a key part of a successful certification and a passing audit is accountability. Different people will need to take on different roles and responsibilities, some of which are for the purposes of the audit, and others for ongoing security.

As we look ahead to 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is poised for significant shifts and challenges. Here are some key predictions that I believe will take place or start to happen in the coming year.

The growing complexity of IT environments—across cloud, IoT, and hybrid settings—has ushered in new opportunities for innovation but also expanded the threat landscape for cyber vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, now known as blind spots, serve as areas within an organization’s security posture that are ignored or poorly monitored.

2024 has proved historic for technology and cybersecurity—and we still have some distance from the finish line. We’ve witnessed everything from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and humanoid robots. Alongside these innovations, new attack vectors like AI model jailbreaking and prompt hacking have emerged. And we also experienced the single largest IT outage the world has ever seen.

A new report makes it clear that U.K. organizations need to do more security awareness training to ensure their employees don’t fall victim to the evolving use of AI. Here at KnowBe4, we’ve long known that AI is going to be a growing problem, with phishing attacks and the social engineering they employ far more believable and effective.